Overview

Dr. Rengan is a professor and medical director of the SCCA proton center in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Washington. Dr. Rengan specializes in the treatment of thoracic malignancies, ocular tumors, renal cell carcinoma, and prostate cancer.

Patient Care Philosophy

“My philosophy is fairly simple—the patients come first. I try to spend time getting to know each patient from their initial visit through their entire journey through the treatment process. Each patient has distinct mental and emotional needs and I try to do my best to tailor my approach to suit those needs. That can only come from spending time and truly listening to the patient. Although, I may have greater medical knowledge about their disease, they have a far better understanding of their physical and emotional needs. In order to be successful in caring for the patient, a partnership must be forged between the oncologist and the patient, with each contributing to the development of a treatment plan that speaks to all of the needs of the patient.”

Zeng J, Rengan R. Dose Escalation Optimization in Patients With Locally Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: The Right Dose, in the Right Location, to the Right Patient, at the Right Time. JAMA Oncol. 2017 Jun 1. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2017.1344.